Americans have had business interests blowing smoke up their ass for so long they just think it’s constantly foggy. Canada’s not much better, but we do our best given our proximity to source of this madness.
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0xtero@beehaw.org 5 days ago
Never heard of 996 but feels like these types of articles pop up every time there’s some kind of tech hype cycle going on. Silicon valley is full of IT heroes, ready to sacrifice it all - their families, health, environment - in order to make it big. Get rich or die trying. That’s the American Dream, right? Work hard, provide full value to shareholders and some precious honey might trickle down to you. The American “success culture” we Europeans apparently lack.
Meanwhile, here I am, I’m living in northern European social democratic utopia with free healthcare, education and annual, fully paid 6 week vacation while wondering why my 4-day work week is taking so long,.
Different priorities, I guess.
cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 5 days ago
Kache@lemmy.zip 3 days ago
What does it take to emigrate there?
Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org 19 hours ago
It’s not even different priorities. I’m convinced it’s indoctrinated wage slavery. Some who live under it embrace it, and other endure it depending on their perspective. I suppose some reject it entirely, too, if they’re able.
0xtero@beehaw.org 12 hours ago
I meant, the priorities for the society as a whole. Our governments and laws are formed accordingly. On individual level it’s same here as well. We have people who reject (or abuse) the system, who hate the taxes etc. But our society is formed to provide certain things like free access to education, healthcare and collective social security for elderly and those who can’t support themselves.
Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org 10 hours ago
Ahhh, my apologies. I completely missed your intended meaning. It seems a lot more obvious reading it the second time. Thanks for clarifying. I agree that it seems our governments have different priorities. I hope every day that people learn from countries that treat their citizens better.